Today in PA | A PennLive daily news b...
It's what you need to know about what's happening in Pennsylvania, delivered to you in around 5 minutes every weekday morning by PennLive.com reporter Claudia Dimuro. "Today in Pa." brings you the biggest stories in the state, whether they're hard news, entertainment, sports or business.
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November 7, 2019
The Republican Party of Pennsylvania has reached a settlement with York County officials regarding claims of voting irregularities. The city of Scranton has elected its first female mayor in its history. A retired Air Force brigadier general has been a...
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1602
November 6, 2019
An absentee ballot from the moon and PA is one of the happiest places to live. All that and more on Today in PA!
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1603
November 5, 2019
It’s Election Day in Pennsylvania, and a controversial measure is on the ballot – but even if the measure is approved by voters, that doesn’t mean it will take effect. One candidate for public office recently had a brain tumor that was discovered thank...
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1604
November 4, 2019
The first snowflakes of winter may be falling in Pennsylvania later this week. A fire in the Poconos has destroyed a historic resort. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, water gushed from the top of a skyscraper onto the street below. And plans are in place to...
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1605
November 1, 2019
A man confesses to killing his family in Philadelphia. The Pa. House spends $1.1 million to defend its opening prayer policy. Scientists have mapped out the genome of a spotted lanternfly. The sinkhole bus in Pittsburgh is now a Christmas ornament.
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1606
October 31, 2019
A state constitutional amendment is on the ballot for Nov. 5 -- but votes won’t be counted right away. State House approves bill to allow hunting on 3 Sundays. Work zone speed cameras are coming to roads statewide. 4-year-old battling cancer meets Gritty.
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1607
October 30, 2019
A new bill will change voting in Pennsylvania. A judge strikes down local gun control laws in Pittsburgh. The state stock double the amount of trophy trout in 2020. Pennsylvanians can see a NASA rocket launch this weekend.
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1608
October 29, 2019
Reading-area gang charged with quadruple murder, kidnapping and more. A new invasive species is found in Pennsylvania. A Pittsburgh bus goes viral after it gets swallowed up by a sinkhole. Popeyes is bringing the chicken sandwich back.
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1609
October 28, 2019
Pittsburgh-area school district cancels school over threat. A high school football player is critically injured in a game. Doctors approve an invasive weight loss surgery for teens and a rare bird makes its first-ever appearance in state.
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1610
October 25, 2019
A top cop in Philadelphia is accused of sexually assaulting three police officers. 98 animals seized from a self-proclaimed rescue organization. Pennsylvania refuses to give drivers records to the Census Bureau. A home is transformed into Cookie Monster.
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1611
October 24, 2019
State lawmakers change their mind about a controversial bill about campaign finance. A family sues Juul over 13-year-old’s addiction. Pa. city is the worst for bed bugs. Jason Segel photobombs an engagement photoshoot in Philadelphia.
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October 23, 2019
Campaign finance oversight is about to be more difficult in Pennsylvania. You now have to be at least 18 to get married. A Penn State fraternity is suspended after a 17 year old dies. Arnold Palmer is the subject of a new forever stamp.
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1613
October 22, 2019
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce a heartbeat bill, geared towards ending abortions. A bill is introduced that will change the voting system in the state. Another bill seeks to solve a firefighter shortage. Clark Bars are coming back to stores.
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1614
October 20, 2019
A fire in Allentown displaces 44, meanwhile two children have been shot in Philadelphia. A Pittsburgh Steelers player was arrested over the weekend. In less depressing news, Pennsylvania is selling an extreme beer that’s actually illegal in 15 states.
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October 18, 2019
The Catholic Church in Pennsylvania pays $9.6 million in settlements over sex abuse. Gov. Wolf is changing overtime rules for thousands of workers. PLCB awards a nearly half billion contract to an Ohio firm. State government is auctioning off a duck boat.
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October 17, 2019
Pa.’s largest community college system is cutting on-campus mental health counseling. State auditor general wants to legalize fentanyl testing strips. Philadelphia considers ban on minors buying vaping products. The White House Christmas tree is from Pa.
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October 16, 2019
Gov. Wolf tells President Trump that Pa. will continue accepting refugees. Corporations will be taxed in Pa. even if they don’t have offices or employees here. Proton therapy center to open in Lancaster to help fight cancer. It’s going to snow Thursday.
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1618
October 15, 2019
New U.N. report weighs in on human rights in Pittsburgh. It’s the fourth day of a boil water advisory in the McKeesport area. Electricity giant PPL considers a $67 billion merger. Keurig releases a new machine in Pa. that makes cocktails, not coffee.
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1619
October 14, 2019
Skyrocketing lunch debt has a Pennsylvania district considering using collection agencies. Mack Truck employees are on strike. A plane that crashed in the Susquehanna River a week ago is still there. “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is getting a spin...
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October 11, 2019
ACLU objects to a ballot question about victims’ rights amendment. New study says Pennsylvania has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the nation. Hunters and anglers are the targets of a new scam. US Navy names new ship after Harrisburg.
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October 10, 2019
A school district president is banned from anything about the Olympics after sexual misconduct investigation. Willie Veasy is freed after 27 years in jail over wrongful conviction. Saturday's Morning flea market to close. Jason Momoa films in Pitt...
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1622
October 9, 2019
Two children were found hanging in Berks County. Philadelphia jury says Johnson and Johnson has to pay $8 billion over drug case. Dick’s Sporting Goods destroyed $5 million of assault rifles. Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons lands his first pro 3 p...
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October 8, 2019
3 babies die at a Pa. hospital. Drexel University pays six figure bill from ex-professor’s strip club visits. A new bridge is almost done, but will take years to open. Researchers at University of Pennsylvania create gene therapy for muscular dystrophy.
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1624
October 7, 2019
First Pennsylvania death related to vaping confirmed. Syphilis cases are on the rise. Politicians are calling for a moratorium that would stop the closing of state centers for those with disabilities. The McRib is back.
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October 4, 2019
A Pa. woman sues e-cigarette company Juul, claiming it causes seizures. A new website in Philadelphia lets you monitor the criminal justice system. Sheetz gives $16.8 million back to its employees. The Rock wishes a Pennsylvania superfan happy birthday.
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